Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Madrid to Bilbao?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Madrid and Bilbao takes around 1.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Madrid and Bilbao?

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The flight distance between Madrid and Bilbao is 317 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid and Bilbao?

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Several carriers operate flights between Madrid and Bilbao. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Europa, Vueling, Iberia Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and New York, Barcelona, Paris, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Miami, Boston, London, San Francisco, Rome, Vienna, Tel Aviv, Chicago, Dublin, Berlin, Denver, Lisbon, Caracas, Budapest, Amsterdam.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Bilbao?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bilbao and New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, London, Denver, Seattle, Barcelona, Tampa, Oakland, Orlando, Vienna, Seville, Rome, Paris, Raleigh, Las Vegas, Miami, Atlanta.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Madrid?

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Madrid is mainly served by Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. But there are other airports nearby, including Torrejon Airport, Cuatro Vientos Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Madrid?

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The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Valladolid, Salamanca, Burgos Airport.

Question 8

What airports are near Bilbao?

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The main airport in Bilbao is Bilbao. It is also served by Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, San Sebastián, Biarritz Pays Basque, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, Pamplona, Santander, Zaragoza, Valladolid, Pau Pyrénées.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Madrid and Bilbao?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Madrid and Bilbao thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Madrid and Bilbao can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Madrid and Bilbao?

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Currently, you can fly between Madrid and Bilbao with Vueling, Iberia Airlines, Air Europa, China Eastern Airlines, Iberia Express.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Madrid and Bilbao?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Madrid and Bilbao, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Madrid and Bilbao?

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Traveling between Madrid and Bilbao, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Madrid?

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There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Valladolid, Salamanca, Burgos Airport

Question 15

How many airports are there near Bilbao?

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There are a number of airports in and around Bilbao. The main one is Bilbao and other nearby airports include Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, San Sebastián, Biarritz Pays Basque, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, Pamplona, Santander, Zaragoza, Valladolid, Pau Pyrénées.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid and Bilbao depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid and Bilbao arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Bilbao, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Madrid and Bilbao depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Madrid and Bilbao arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Bilbao, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$51
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$51
Cheapest round-trip	$77
Average round-trip	$101
Nonstop flights in April	$51 – $395

Airline	Sun 21.04	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04
Air Europa	3	8	6	4	2	4	4
Iberia Airlines	2	---	1	---	---	1	1
Vueling	---	---	1	---	---	1	1

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Air Europa	1	7	3	4	4	4	6
Iberia Airlines	1	---	1	4	4	4	2
Vueling	---	---	---	---	4	2	2

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Air Europa	2	5	4	3	3	3	5
Iberia Airlines	3	3	5	1	1	1	1
Vueling	---	1	---	---	---	---	1

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
Air Europa	1	4	4	4	4	4	4
Iberia Airlines	2	5	2	4	4	3	3
Vueling	---	1	---	1	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Vueling	VLG	VY	No	Opens 168 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight
Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Air Europa	AEA	UX	No	0 0
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
Iberia Express	IBS	I2	No	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	11°C	7°C
February	12°C	7°C
March	14°C	8°C
April	15°C	9°C
May	17°C	11°C
June	20°C	14°C
July	23°C	16°C
August	23°C	17°C
September	22°C	16°C
October	20°C	14°C
November	15°C	10°C
December	13°C	8°C